PET-CF
Carbon Fiber PET is a carbon fiber reinforced FDM composite material based on PET. It emphasizes high rigidity, low moisture absorption, high temperature resistance, dimensional stability and good chemical resistance. It is suitable for structural brackets, tooling fixtures and engineering prototypes that require stable deformation control.
Heat Resistance
High Strength
Wear Resistance
Rigidity
Lead Time
3~5 days
Tolerance
± 0.4% (lower limit of ± 0.4)
Min. Order
1
Reference Unit Price Range
0.45 - 1.00
Advantages
- High Strength
- Moisture Resistance
- Chemical Resistance
Disadvantages
- Limited toughness
- Lower surface quality
Performance Snapshot
Material Characteristics at a Glance
Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.
High Strength
ExcellentSource score: 5/5
Heat Resistance
HighSource score: 4/5
Wear Resistance
HighSource score: 4/5
Rigidity
HighSource score: 4/5
Cost Efficient
MediumSource score: 3/5
Weather Resistance
MediumSource score: 3/5
Corrosion Resistance
MediumSource score: 3/5
Lightweight
MediumSource score: 3/5
Moisture Resistance
MediumSource score: 3/5
Surface Finish Options
Surface Finish Options
Available finish options for PET-CF.
As Printed
Color
Black
Accuracy
± 0.4% (lower limit of ± 0.4)
Painting
Finish options
Glossy and matte paint finishes available
Best for
Adding custom color and a protective paint layer to PET-CF parts for functional prototype testing.
Note
Validate paint adhesion, masking boundaries, and coating coverage on PET-CF before production, especially around interfaces, edges, and fine details.
Silk Screening
Print method
Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces
Best for
Applying logos, labels, or functional graphics to flat areas of PET-CF parts used for functional prototype testing.
Note
Confirm printable area, ink adhesion, and graphic registration on PET-CF before production.
Industries & Applications
Where PET-CF Delivers
Industrial Manufacturing
- Functional prototype testing
- End-use plastic parts
- Mounting brackets
- Jigs and fixtures
- Gears and transmission components
Equipment
- Functional prototype testing
- End-use plastic parts
- Mounting brackets
- Jigs and fixtures
- Gears and transmission components
Industrial Automation
- Automation prototype components
- Custom end-effectors and fixtures
- Low-volume functional validation builds
- Integration and fit-check parts
Robotics
- Prototype end-effectors and brackets
- Custom assembly and test fixtures
- Low-volume functional validation builds
- Integration and fit-check components
Technical Specifications
Design Guidelines
Material Properties
Process & Dimensional Specs
Ready to Order?
Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for PET-CF parts. Typical turnaround is 3~5 days from order confirmation.
Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request
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Have a tight-tolerance or complex geometry requirement? Our engineers review your drawing before quoting to flag potential issues.
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